If you haven't qualified or entered the Million Dollar BlackjackTournament II at the Las Vegas Hilton there's a great shot a getting in by playing in the Casino Pauma (San Diego North County) qualifying tournament in February. $100 entry fee - 4 winners get free entry into Million Dollar Tournament at the Hilton. http://www.casinopauma.com/tablegames.htm
Not good at all for me personally. I was eliminated in round one, when 2 out of 4 players advanced. I wasn't one of the two. My wife Jan had a much better shot. After also being eliminated in round one, she was drawn back into round two which she proceeded to win. In round 3, she made it to the last hand, where she doubled a nine against a dealer face card, but drew a stiff. The leader surrendered behind her play, leaving her just needing to get paid. If the dealer busts, she wins a seat in the million dollar finals. Didn't happen. As for other players, I actually didn't hang around the tournament area much this time, so I can't tell you who made the finals, etc. After my last Vegas trip, I decided to take it easy this trip, so I didn't do any reporting.
